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There are 3 ways to get from Saint John to Boston by car, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    10h 15m
    $86–128

  2. Drive  399 mi

    1. Drive from Saint John to Bostoncar car 399 mi
    7h 18m
    $92–132

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Saint John to Perry, MEcar car
    2. Take the bus from Perry, ME to Bangor, MEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Portland Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    11h 31m
    $99–173

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  • Distance: 451.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Saint John, NB, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint John to Boston. However, you can drive to Perry, ME, take the bus to Bangor, ME, walk to Bangor Transportation Center, then take the bus to Boston, MA - South Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint John to Boston in around 7h 18m.

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